A 28-year-old man with depression tells you in GP clinic that he has thought of killing himself and has made a specific plan to jump from a local brid...

Question

A 28-year-old man with depression tells you in GP clinic that he has thought of killing himself and has made a specific plan to jump from a local bridge later this week. He lives alone. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Arrange urgent same-day psychiatric assessment, considering hospital admission

Answer

Arrange routine community mental health referral and follow up in 2 weeks

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Advise him to contact a helpline if he feels worse

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Start an SSRI and review in 1 month

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Ask him to promise not to harm himself and discharge

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Suicidal ideation – risk management

A 28-year-old man with depression tells you in GP clinic that he has thought of killing himself and has made a specific plan to jump from a local bridge later this week. He lives alone. What is the most appropriate management?